Randomness and The Sweet Spaghetti Squash

Well shucks. I didn’t blog all day. I’m sure you missed it, yes? Yeah, me either. Maybe I should try that more often. You know, staying away from the blog and all. Things might be better for everyone. Ha.

I did make it on time to my 8:15 spin class this morning though which is not an easy task with the boys. After class I threw on my MizunoInspires and hopped on the treadmill for a quick 6.86 miles.

Let me just say that there are days when running isn’t easy, but the feeling I get after I run (even if it’s not a long run) is so great. I did a really short run last night and it started out as the slowest run of my life, but after a few tunes and a lot of talking myself through it in my head, I had this sense of joy on the last little half mile stretch home. I just love that. It’s such a freeing feeling.

I had a whole list of things to write about, but I’m exhausted so instead I’m just going to show you some random pictures, including some around the house (to make you thankful you don’t live with us), give you a couple recommendations and then talk spaghetti squash.

It sounds so fun I can hardly contain myself.

Let’s see. Around the house.

I went back to my old tricks the other day of making green eggs by blending spinach with the eggs before scrambling.

I used to do this every day for the boys, but I’ve gotten lazy in my old age. Yep, I can burn scrambled eggs also. My issue is not limited to only burning roasted vegetables.

Instead of trying to fix this lamp shade for the umpteenth time, I decided to get out an old fall scented candle and burn it to distract me.

Yankee candles are the BEST by the way! So are fall scented hand soaps and wall flowers from bath and Body Works. Oh and hey, if you look closely at the picture you can see that Grandma D tried to fix that lamp shade with some scotch tape. Obviously it worked well.

We took a family trip to Trader Joe’s last night. STUFT Daddy even came along to witness each boy pushing a baby cart and causing a ruckus. I had a bit of a panic attack earlier yesterday (as stated on Facebook) because we didn’t have any green vegetables in the house, so we made sure to stock up. Then I made sure to roast up a bunch when we got home.

I also think you should know that I ate the whole spaghetti squash by my lonesome.

Thank you. I’m impressed too.

Thanks for all the no sugar challenge responses on my previous post. We’ll have to get on that after the racing madness has calmed down a bit. Right now I’m just trying to get through the next couple weeks, and if a little sugar free syrup here and there is going to help, well, then I’m not going to mess with it just yet.

Comments

Dang you hit the nail on the head explaining running and honestly, you make it seem so easy so I’m glad to hear you have those moments too! I LOVE that freeing feeling! It’s so incredibly euphoric and healing for me in so many ways. I can’t believe it’s almost time for your race! I can’t wait to hear about it!

Oh and spaghetti squash…YUM! One of mine and Max’s favorites! I need to get one for this weekend since I’m flying solo here. Have a great day my friend!

You open my eyes to so many new things…I have never tried spaghetti squash. I think foods just seem so intimidating but once I see it done and read how to do it (and see the finished product) I am sucked in and I want to try it. (I have loved everything else I have tried from your recommendations so can’t wait to try this too)

Yea…I did miss your post but every other day is good too.. ha! 😉 And I think you already kind of do look like that muscle chicken…have you seen your arms lately? You would be winning Ultimate Supreme in competitions….unless, that is just for Honey Boo Boo and the toddlers…ha!?

I love the picture of using the butter knife for the spaghetti squash! I think spaghetti squash is the only type of squash I have not tried. But I will have to get on that and try it sweet (although i should probably get 2 because I know I can easily eat 1 in a day;-) )

good idea to not try the no sugar challenge until after your races–by then maybe I will have thought it over enough to give it a whirl too–I was doing great for about 5 months, but I have gotten lazy and have fell back into the habit a bit–but I figure 1-2x/day isn’t the worst thing (heaven knows I have way worse habits than that!)

In case you were wondering, I DID miss your post! Your blog is my sweet indulgence when I’m laying in bed trying to relax my mind but also be motivated to get up early the next morning to workout. I’m only 23 and you inspire me! (not that anyone over 23 is old or anything!! Haha) keep up the hard work!!

Also, as soon as I get out of class, I am going to buy a spaghetti squash! Let’s hope I don’t mess that one up!

Love, love, love spaghetti squash! Your recipe looks delicious. Check this one out, I make it all the time. http://allrecipes.com/recipe/spaghetti-squash-i/ Also, love acorn squash. We cooked it in the microwave the other night, added cinnamon and a little feta cheese. So good!!!!

I thought the same thing. We got the idea from Whole Foods. They had roasted pumpkin with cinnamon, feta, pine nuts and I think some maple syrup. It was so good together. So good that it’s on the menu tonight! 🙂

That Spaghetti Squash looks delicious!!! I will absolutely try that!
Also, I was one of the Mezamashii winners (yay!) – i emailed you and didnt hear back so I just wanted to make sure that you got it and that I wasnt one of the people you were waiting to hear from 🙂

I’m so loving all of your spaghetti squash creations! I just recently got on board and I need to branch out and try serving some different ways. By the way, pumpkin cupcake candle from bath and body works smells like heaven!

I have GOT to try some of these! I never ever would have thought to make a sweeter dish with spaghetti squash. I just started using it with a great marinara sauce, but the husband LOVES anything taco…might use it to get him to eat his veggies! Thanks for sharing…I’m off to pin!

Spaghetti squash is the jam. I think I just have an obsession with every type of squash. Do you think there is such thing as a squash addiction, because I think I have that. And also an orange food addiction. Oh and egg whites. I have issues;)
I also never thought of having it sweet, need to do that asap!
Love the sock halloween monkeys! Those are adorable. I just went halloween shopping and it was embarrassing because everyone was their with kids and I was just picking up stuff for myself. Ha, I’m too classy for words.

I have been loving the spaghetti squash since going gluten free 10 months ago! The standby is topping it with sauteed spinach or kale and good ol marinara, but it is also yummy sauteed with onions and garlic then topped with some feta cheese and capers or kalamata olives. Just baked one tonight and plan on having it “hashbrown” style in the morning for bfast.

OMG, you still have some naturally more?! i ran out more than a week ago, and then went HUNTING at every single grocery store in the area, fiending for it like an addict. when i came up empty handed and quite upset, i checked the website and found that it was recalled and will be back on store shelves BY NOVEMBER 15TH!!! i wish i had known this so i couldve rationed my naturally more…. SAVOR EVERY DROP!

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